Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Hort

IdN V16N1 the craft issue P.42-43

Eike Koenig always wanted to work in an office that embodied the ideals of the kindergarten, but after a few trial-and-error experiences with various companies that didn’t share his attitude to working, he realised that he would have to establish his own workplace.

“Hort is an Old German word for kindergarten. A place where children play, learn things about life and the meaning of living in a society and, in addition to that, a place where they are safe and people take care of them. Kids learn by playing. And they start playing when they feel safe.”